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I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D E N T W E L C O M E P A C K A G E

international.humber.ca

Toronto, Canada

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3 Welcome to Humber First On Your To-Do List

The Humber Experience

Highlights

4 Humber Campuses Campus Offerings

North Campus

Lakeshore Campus

5 Permits & Visas Obtaining a Study Permit and Temporary Resident Visa

When should I apply?

What documents do I need to apply?

Which programs do not require a Study Permit?

How do I apply?

What if I am already in Canada?

United States Visa

Upon Arrival at Humber

6 Financial Facts What Will it Cost to Study at Humber?

How to Pay Your Fees

Online

Mail, Telephone or Online

In-Person

Refunds

7 Academic Information Transfer Credit

Assessment & Placement Testing

8 Beyond the Classroom The First Step

International Student Services

Health Matters

9 Ensuring Your Success A Safe and Secure Campus

The Food

Dining Plans

Orientation

Getting Involved

10 Residence The Benefits

Convenience

Security

Practicality

Fun

The Rooms

11 Applying for Residence

Contact Info

Off-Campus Housing

Student Homestay Services

12 Applying for a Scholarship International Entrance Scholarships

12 Applying for a Scholarship

International Entrance Scholarships

Important Scholarship Information

Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships

For EAP Graduates

13 A Message from the Health Centre

14 Your Checklist Academic Regulations

Academic Calendar

Code of Conduct

Declaration of Waiver

Things to Do

Helpful Websites

15 Helpful Links humber.ca/student-life

international.humber.ca/ virtualpassport

humber.ca/myhumber

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WELCOME TO hUMbERWe are very pleased to offer you admission to one of Canada’s top postsecondary institutions. By enrolling at Humber, you will experience first-rate classroom learning combined with hands-on practical experience in a dynamic campus environment.

We want you to succeed on your chosen career path and invite you to take the next step towards your future!

This document contains everything you need to prepare for Humber. You will find your Official Letter of Acceptance, a list of next steps and lots of helpful information about:

• ComingtoCanada

• Payingyourfees

• Placementtests

• Studentservicesandfacilities

• Residence

Refer to the checklist on page 14 to ensure you don’t miss any key steps.

FIRST ON yOUR TO-DO LIST Reserve your place in your program by confirming your acceptance by the date indicated on your Acceptance Letter. Accept Humber’s offer of admission by confirming online at humber.ca/myhumber. Failure to confirm your offer by the confirmation deadline on your Acceptance Letter may result in your offer of admission being withdrawn.

And remember: we’re here to help. If you have any questions, please contact us at +1.416.675.5067 or online at international.humber.ca/contact

ThE hUMbER ExPERIENCEAt Humber, our goal is to offer you more:

• Morecareerchoicesthanother colleges, through our wide range of programs and pathways to degree completion.

• Moreopportunitiesforreal-world experience either through our real-life learning labs or through practical work placements.

• Morechancestomeetfriendsand build relationships in a dynamic and active campus environment.

ThE hUMbER ExPERIENCEVisit our Virtual Passport to Humber! This interactive website was designed just for you, the incoming student. In it you will find answers for many of your questions. The site will walk you through the steps you need to take when you first receive your letter of acceptance to what happens when classes start. Go online today to international.humber.ca/virtualpassport

hIGhLIGhTS• Pre-Departure:Whatyouneed to know and do before leaving for Canada

• Arrival:Whattoexpectwhenyou arrive at your port of entry and first steps such as how to arrange for a phone and set up a bank account

• Humber:HowtogettoHumber, important FAQs and how to access on-campus services

• Toronto:Everythingfromhow to get around the city to fast facts about Toronto to bringing your family members and much more…

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Depending on your program, your classes will be held at North Campus or Lakeshore Campus.

Refer to your Official Letter of Acceptance to verify your campus.

OUR CAMPUSES OFFER:• Easyaccesstopublictransit

• Computerandtraininglabs incorporating the latest technology

• On-campusresidenceoptionswith all the amenities of home

• Top-notchgyms,fitnesscenters and workout rooms

• Restaurantsandcoffeeshops where you can meet with friends

• Accesstoawiderangeofstudentservices to help make your Humber experience easy, healthy and fun

NORTh CAMPUSHumber North is a complete community with everything you need right on campus. Our new 264,000 square foot Learning Resource Commons (LRC) houses student learning and services spaces and opened for the September 2015 semester. North Campus also offers residence rooms for over 1,000 students, restaurants, bookstore, day care facilities, student pub, full athletic centre and spa. The new North Campus International Centre is located on the 2nd floor of the LRC.

LAKEShORE CAMPUSJust west of downtown Toronto, Humber Lakeshore combines beautiful lakefront parkland and historic buildings with high-tech classrooms, student computer labs, restaurants, on-campus residence, student centre, athletic facility, bookstore and $11-million library. Lakeshore’s Learning Commons was designed with students in mind. The Lakeshore International Centre is located in H100A.

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ObTAINING A STUDy PERMIT AND TEMPORARy RESIDENT vISAMost international students who study at Humber College require a Study Permit as well as a Temporary Resident Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

WhEN ShOULD I APPLy? You should apply as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance. The time required to process an application to study in Canada may vary at different visa offices. In some countries the processing time may take up to 4 months or longer. For current processing times please go to canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times

WhICh DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO APPLy? • LetterofacceptancefromHumber

• AnyotherdocumentsspecifiedbytheVisa Office or Visa Application Centre (VAC)

• Processingfee(s)

• Medicalexammayberequired canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents

• Biometricsmayberequired canada.ca/en/immigration- refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/facts

WhICh PROGRAMS DO NOT REqUIRE A STUDy PERMIT?Any program of study that will be completed within six months or less does

not require a Study Permit. If your program of study is six months or less but you intend to continue your studies in another program you should apply for a Study Permit before coming to Canada.

hOW DO I APPLy?

Applications can be submitted either online or by paper format. If you have questions about how to apply, contact your nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC). canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit

WhAT IF I AM ALREADy IN CANADA?

If you are already in Canada as a visitor you can apply for a study permit while residing in Canada. Follow the directions on the IRCC site to determine whether you can submit an online or paper application.

If you currently hold a work permit or study permit for secondary school studies, you will need to change the conditions of your status in Canada and obtain a study permit that permits you to study at the post-secondary (college or university) level. You must obtain the study permit prior to the commencement of classes.

Important: This information is subject to change at any time. Please refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for current information. canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada

UNITED STATES vISA

If you plan to travel through the United States on your way to Canada, you may require a transit visa to enter the United States. For further information please check the U.S. Department of State website: travel.state.gov

UPON ARRIvAL AT hUMbERIt is important that you attend the first week of classes. Humber cannot provide extensions for late arrivals; you must be registered and attending classes by the fifth (5th) day of classes.

If you do not receive your study permit in time to begin classes by the 5th day then we suggest you defer your start date to a later term. Students are not allowed to be in Canada unless they are actively studying. We encourage students to attend orientation (see page 9) and the first day of class as it helps with classroom orientation and academic success.

You must visit the International Centre when you arrive so that we may assist in getting you settled at Humber.

Phone +1.416.675.5067 for office hours. To register for your classes it is mandatory that you provide us with a copy of your study permit. For students arriving from overseas please upload your Letter of Introduction issued by the visa office. At the border, your will be issued your permit; upload a copy to replace the introduction letter. For students who already hold a study permit, please upload a copy of the document. These documents should be upload to your MyHumber account. international.humber.ca/news/new-upload-your-study-permit-on-myhumber

Phone +1.416.675.5067 for office hours.Please bring your Study Permit to the International Centre on either campus. Humber is required to keep copies of this document on file.

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WhAT WILL IT COST TO STUDy AT hUMbER? Please refer to your fees included in this package for full details on your tuition costs. For a list of other costs, please refer to: international.humber.ca/study-at- humber/application-process/fees

hOW TO PAy yOUR FEES Students must confirm their offer of admission according to the date on their offer letter to maintain their seat in the program.

Your Humber fees include your tuition and incidental fees. Incidental fees support your international medical plan, student activities, campus athletics, facility upgrades and other college services.

Your Humber fees are due by the date on your Official Letter of Acceptance. Payment by this date ensures your place in your selected program. If you miss the fee payment deadline, you will risk losing your place.

ONLINE Humber College’s International platform Flywire offers Bank Transfer, Credit Card and Online payment options.

Flywire also enable you to pay your tuition on your home currency, track the status of your payment, and receive real-time notification, all in one place.

To begin your international payment continue to: flywire.com/pay/humber

REFUNDS**1. If you have not received a decision

on your study permit application, or are unable to attend classes by the fifth (5th) day of class,* you must notify the International Centre before the tenth (10th) official day of the semester in writing in order to be eligible for a refund. You will be charged a $1,000 CAD administration fee (or $500 for English for Academic Purposes students).

If Canadian Immigration denies your visa/study permit then you will not be charged the $1,000 CAD administration fee. You must include documented proof from Canadian Immigration that the visa/study permit was denied. Please scan the visa/study permit denial letter and attach it with your email request for a refund to international.humber.ca/contact

ALL REFUND REqUESTS MUST bE SUbMITTED by ThE TENTh (10th) OFFICIAL DAy OF ThE SEMESTER. 

Any requests received beyond this date will be denied. No exceptions to the refund policy will be made. 

2. If you receive your visa denial too late to submit it with your refund request (by the tenth (10th) day of the semester) then you may submit a second refund request for the administration fee ($1,000 CAD for academic full-time programs, $500 CAD for English for Academic Purposes). This request must be received no later than the first day of classes of the following semester. 

Refund of fees paid by credit card will be returned to the original credit card. Refund of fees paid by web banking and debit card will be issued by cheque to the original payee.. Refund of fees paid by wire transfer will be refunded via wire to the original sender.

3. Your tuition fees are transferable for up to two consecutive starts (8 months) for academic programs and (4 months) for EAP programs, provided you make the request prior to the 10th day of classes. An administration holdback will not be applied. After two deferrals, tuition will no longer be deferred.

Note: Students are also responsible for being familiar with Humber’s

• Academic Calendar • Academic Regulations

By choosing further education at Humber, you are investing in your future. You can make the most of that investment by researching your costs in advance. Remember, planning ahead pays!

* All students should attend Orientation (both Academic and International) and the first day of class. Students are eligible to begin classes up until the 5th day of class.

** The refund policies are subject to change without prior notice.

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As a Humber student, you will be part of a vibrant learning community dedicated to your success, both at Humber and in the workplace. It begins with making sure you have a strong start.

TRANSFER CREDITUpon admission, you may qualify for credits toward your Humber program based on previous postsecondary education. Humber will consider prior college/university credit related to your program of study to determine whether you qualify for exemptions. If you would like us to evaluate your prior learning to see if it entitles you to transfer credits, complete the Transfer Credit application form and attach payment and full course outlines for review four weeks before the start of class. All international transcripts and course outlines must be translated by an official Comparative Education Service Department (details on the application form).

The Transfer Credit application form and full details on the fees and process are available online at humber.ca/admissions/ transfer-options

ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTINGAs a leader in polytechnic education, Humber includes liberal arts and sciences courses in the curriculum of most programs. To place you in the communications and math courses best suited to your needs, we may ask you to take a placement test.

q: When do I find out if I have to take a placement test?

A: Visit Humber’s Testing Services to see if your program requires you to complete a placement test. You may also go here to book your placement test and access how-to guides: humber.ca/student-life/testing-services

q: Will I have to write the test if I’m entering a postgraduate certificate or bachelor’s degree program?

A: No. It is not required.

q: What if I have already taken the test at humber?

A: If you have already taken the test on-campus at Humber as part of the application process, you do not need to repeat it. If you have not completed on-campus placement testing, and your timetable includes courses requesting a test, please contact +1.416.675.6622 North Campus ext.4712 or Lakeshore Campus ext.3228 to make testing arrangements.

q: When do I have to take the test?

A: We finalize your timetable only after the assessment is completed, so it is a good idea to write the test as soon as possible.

q: Where do I take the placement test?

A: Students are able to take the placement test online from their home or they can arrange to take the placement test at a Humber Test Centre.

Note: There is a late testing fee charged to students who take the test during the week of orientation. Detailed information will be sent at a later date.

q: What happens if I don’t do well on the test?

A: A low score does not affect your offer of admission. However, we may require you to complete supplemental courses as part of your program.

q: What kinds of questions are asked on the test?

A: The communications assessment is typically a short writing assignment. Sample math questions may be viewed on our website. We encourage you to prepare for the test by reviewing this online resource. humber.ca/student-life/testing-services/services-students/admissions-placement-testing

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We are sure that the friends and memories you make at Humber will last a lifetime. That’s why we offer a broad range of services and facilities, all designed to complement and enhance your formal educational experience.

ThE FIRST STEPBefore you can take advantage of all that is waiting for you at Humber, you need a photo I.D. card. After you’ve confirmed your acceptance at Humber, you can get your photo I.D. card by clicking on the photo I.D. menu item at humber.ca/myhumber and uploading your photograph.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERvICESThe International Student Services team is dedicated to ensuring that your educational experience at Humber is both an academic and personal success. The following are some key services that we provide to assist you on your path to success:

• Healthinsuranceadministration

• Socialprogramming,includingsightseeing, sporting events and theatre trips

• OrientationtoHumberandToronto

• Personal,financial,careerand academic advice

• Residenceandoff-campus housing assistance

For additional details on International Student Services see international.humber.ca

hEALTh MATTERSHealth insurance is required for all international students. When you pay your tuition fees, and are enrolled in classes, you will automatically be registered in the health insurance plan. This coverage takes effect the week classes begin and ends August 31 of the next calendar year. Health insurance is not refundable. If you have a spouse and/or dependents that need coverage, please contact the health insurance provider directly. There is a charge for extra members.

The insurance plan covers the basic cost of doctor’s visits, emergency care, diagnostic tests, etc. This plan does not cover the cost of prescription medication or dental costs. Under the Humber student government plan, full-time students will also be eligible for a reimbursement of up to 80% of the cost of prescription medications and will be eligible for certain dental and vision benefits.

If you have ongoing health issues please bring your medical records with you to Humber. Students approved into health or community related programs will also be asked for health documentation, i.e. immunization records.

For more information about health matters visit: international.humber.ca/student-services/health-insurance

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A SAFE AND SECURE CAMPUS

At Humber, our goal is to maintain an atmosphere that provides positive space for all individuals on campus. Humber’s Department of Public Safety is responsible for providing a safe and secure campus environment for all students, staff, faculty and visitors. publicsafety.humber.ca

ThE FOOD A variety of restaurants and extended hours let you choose what and when you want to eat. The North Campus has nine different food venues including Java Jazz, the Food Emporium, Second Cup, Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, the Ackee Tree and the campus pub LinX. The Lakeshore Campus has multiple eateries.

DINING PLANS

Humber’s Dining Plans make so much sense on so many levels. Whether you live in residence or off-campus, you can buy one of our multi-option dining plans. They’re convenient, flexible and help you save money. Best of all, there is something on the menu for every appetite: balanced meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, soups and sandwiches, fast food options, salad bars, convenience and on-the-go items.

For more information visit: dineoncampus.ca/humber/dining-plans

ORIENTATION

Held the week before classes start, Orientation is your chance to familiarize yourself with your new environment. Meet faculty and students in your program, get your timetable, figure out where your classes are and have a good time in the process. You’ll receive the details closer to the beginning of classes. For a full Orientation schedule, visit: humber.ca/orientation

The International Centre also offers a series of workshops to help international students adjust. The workshops cover topics such as health care, on-campus employment, adjusting to life in Canada and academic success. Off-campus trips and social events are also planned on a regular basis for students to enjoy. For international orientation activities and events throughout the year, visit: international.humber.ca

GETTING INvOLvEDA sure way to enjoy your time at Humber is to get involved! With nearly 60 academic, social, cultural and political clubs and associations on campus, you’ll have no problem finding people who share your interests!

Visit the Humber Students’ Federation website to learn more at: humberlife.com

We want you to succeed. As a Humber student, you will have access to career and personal counselling, peer mentoring, access to job-finding services and study-skills workshops.

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ThE bENEFITS When you move into one of our campus residences, you join a community with a tradition of making you feel at home. Each floor has a Resident Assistant: a senior student whose advice and support can help you settle into the Humber community. Special events, seminars and trips just for residents make it easy to make lifelong friends. More reasons to live in residence:

CONvENIENCEClasses, cafeterias and other campus facilities are just steps away.

SECURITyResidence offers a 24-hour front desk and security services, including building-wide closed circuit TV cameras.

PRACTICALITyHumber’s multi-option dining plans let you eat the meals you want, when you want.

FUN With special events and activities planned just for residence students, there is never a shortage of things to do.

ThE ROOMSHumber North has single, dorm-style rooms with central washrooms on each floor. Both the North and Lakeshore Campuses offer suite-style rooms where you and a suite-mate each have a private bedroom, while sharing a kitchenette and a bathroom. Barrier free suites are available and all common areas are accessible to students with special needs.

Study floors are available to ensure a peaceful study environment. Floors are designated co-ed or single gender.

Suite-Style Lakeshore & North Campus

Dorm-Style North Campus

Living in residence gives you more than just a place to sleep. It opens the door to a world you can call your own – and helps you experience all that college life has to offer.

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RESIDENCE ROOMS ARE FULLy FURNIShED AND INCLUDE:• Complimentaryhigh-speed

Internet access

• Complimentaryphonewithlocal phone service and voice mail

• CableTVavailability

• Minifridgesinprivateroomsand full-size fridges in suites

• Accesstolaundryfacilities

• LoungeswithcableTVon every floor

For more information, please visit our website at: humber.ca/residence

APPLyING FOR RESIDENCEApplications to residence are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to apply early! Rooms are limited. To apply for residence and to select a mandatory dining plan, please visit our website at: humber.ca/residence/ apply-rates

A non-refundable residence deposit of $500 CAD will be requested after you submit your application form. If a room is not available, you will be placed on a waiting list and you will be notified if a room becomes available. At that point, Humber will process your $500 CAD deposit. If your application is unsuccessful due to the lack of an available room, Humber will return your deposit money. Please apply early as rooms are limited.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:North Campus – email: [email protected] or phone +1.416.674.6622 x77201

Lakeshore Campus – email: [email protected] or phone +1.416.675.6622 x73001

OFF-CAMPUS hOUSINGHumber can help you with your search for off-campus accommodation. The following site provides listings from landlords who have student accommodations available. Remember to plan ahead! For the fall semester, start your search in June or early July.

For more information, please visit our website at: international.humber.ca/student-services/housing

STUDENT hOMESTAy SERvICESHomestay is an option for those who would like to live with a host family throughout their studies at Humber. Many international students cite this as one of the most effective ways to learn the English language. If you are interested in Homestay, please contact the following Homestay provider:

Student homestay Services homestayservices.ca [email protected] Telephone: +1.416.480.0678 Fax: +1.416.486.3061

Disclaimer:: Off-campus housing and homestay services listed on this page are not provided by Humber. Humber does not take responsibility or any liability for off-campus housing or homestay arrangements.

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INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE SChOLARShIPSThe scholarships are divided throughout our three semesters each year. Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement, two referee/reference letters and a 500-word statement of interest. A link to the application form is at the bottom of this page. The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees, and split over two semesters.

bAChELOR’S DEGREE SChOLARShIPSBachelor’s Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies (within one calendar year of graduation), who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven’t attended college or university, or studied in a language program), and are unlimited in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically go to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. No application is required.

FOR EAP GRADUATESGraduates of Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with a GPA of 80% or higher in Level 8, and who are applying for a Humber Bachelor’s Degree, will be eligible to receive a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1,500 CAD.

* Eligiblity is based on students’ high school academic achievement. ** Renewable scholarships will be reissued if the student achieves 80% or above in each year of the Bachelor’s degree.

*Please note: Our International Entrance Scholarship program is under review and is subject to change without notice.

Amount Renewable* May 2019 Sept 2019 Jan 2020 May 2020

Full Tuition

$5,000 N/A 7 Available 3 Available N/A

$3,000 N/A 2 Available 1 Available 1 Available

$1,000 One-time 2 Available 10 Available 3 Available 2 Available

Application Deadline Various Feb. 1, 2019 May. 17, 2019 Sept. 27, 2019 Jan. 31, 2020

Notification Date Feb. 28, 2019 June. 12, 2019 Oct. 30, 2019 Feb. 26, 2020

Amount Required GPA* Renewable**

$4,000 CAD 95% or higher

$3,500 CAD 90% – 94.9%

$3,000 CAD 85% – 89.9%

$2,000 CAD 80% – 84.9%

$1,500 CAD 75% – 79.9% One-time

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IMPORTANT SChOLARShIP INFORMATION• Studentsmustbeenrolledinafull-timeacademicprogramatHumberforthefirsttimeinordertobeeligibleforscholarships.Inaddition, students must have received an official offer of admission/letter of acceptance. • Scholarshipsarenotrefundableandcannotbedeferred. • Onlysuccessfulapplicantswillbenotified.Allscholarshipdecisionsarefinal. • Astudentmustmaintaina75%GPAineachyearofstudyatHumberinorderforhis/herfulltuitionscholarshiptoberenewedeachyear. • Ifastudent’saveragedropsbelow75%he/shewillnotbeeligibleforrenewalforthedurationofhis/herprogram.

To be considered for these scholarship opportunities, please fill in the form available at international.humber.ca/scholarship-application and email it to [email protected] with the requested supporting documentation. Only one form is required for consideration for all scholarship opportunities. You are not required to submit additional transcripts. Emphasis will be placed on demonstrated academic success and extracurricular experiences.

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The Health Centre promotes mental and physical well-being through health promotion, education, assessment and treatment. Our highly qualified staff provides health services that are accessible, timely, and respectful of a diverse population.

To ensure you remain healthy throughout your time at Humber, the Health Centre has some suggestions for you.

Before coming to Humber, we recommend you see your family doctor or nurse to make sure you are in good health for optimum success in your studies at Humber. During this visit, it is important to have your doctor review your immunization and update them where necessary.

Public health guidelines and Humber’s Health Centre strongly recommend the following immunization for all adults:

IMMUNIZATIONS TETANUS-DIPhThERIA: It is recommended you get this shot every 10 years. If you are due for a Tetanus shot, it is suggested you receive Adacel, a vaccine that protects you from tetanus, diphtheria (reparatory tract illness) and Pertussis (whooping cough). The Tetanus shot is available at the Health Centre at a reduced cost of $32.

MEASLES, MUMPS, AND RUbELLA: Shot required after first birthday, plus one booster.

POLIO: Primary series (Five doses during childhood).

MENINGITIS: Routine for students 19 years and under. Highly recommended for all students in residence.

MENACTRA:We suggest all students receive Menactra vaccine. This vaccine is available at the Health Centre at a reduced cost of $120. Your student health plan covers 80 per cent of the cost.

vARICELLA (ChICKEN POx vACCINE):Highly recommended for students who have never had chicken pox. If this illness is contracted by adults it can be quite severe. The vaccine is available at the Health Centre at a reduced cost of $60 per injection. Your student health plan covers 80 per cent of the cost. Two doses of the vaccine are required.

INFLUENZA: Highly recommended as the flu virus spreads rapidly through campuses. The flu is more serious than a cold. You can be sick for 3-5 days; however, you may not fully recover for several weeks. You can protect yourself by receiving a yearly flu shot. The vaccine is usually available on campus in October/November. Check with Health Centre staff for dates.

qUESTIONS?Please feel free to come to the Health Centre (2nd floor LRC, North Campus, 2nd Floor, Humber Student Welcome and Resource Centre, Lakeshore Campus) or contact us by phone at +1.416.675.6622 (Ext. 4533 North Campus; Ext. 3234 Lakeshore Campus). North & Orangeville Campus, contact: +1 416-675-5090. For All On-Campus Emergencies call (416) 675-6622 ext. 4000. For information regarding your health insurance, contact Dalyce Newby (Ext. 4349). For more information visit the following websites:

• Your Medical Coverage

• Humber Health Centre

Welcome to Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning! We hope your time here will be a remarkable experience. You will have the opportunity to meet and make friends with students from many parts of Canada and the world.

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONSHumber is proud of its reputation as one of Canada’s leading colleges. All Humber students should familiarize themselves with the Academic Regulations and Calendar of Events. Familiarize yourself with important dates and deadlines to avoid academic penalties.

ACADEMIC CALENDARThe academic calendar highlights important dates throughout the year. The academic calendar can vary depending on which program you are studying at Humber. humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/academic-calendar

CODE OF CONDUCTYou should also become familiar with the values and goals that allow the College to maintain a diverse and dynamic learning environment. These can be found in the Charter of Student Responsibilities and Rights. Detailed information is available at humber.ca/knowthecode.

DECLARATION OF WAIvERThe information in this publication is accurate as of October 1, 2015. The College reserves the right to modify or cancel programs, options, courses, program objectives, fees, timetables, or campus locations without notice or prejudice. It is also the College’s right to schedule day and evening classes, Monday through Saturday. Students should be aware that it might be necessary for them to take a course or courses during the evening or on Saturday.

ThINGS TO DO

Accept Humber’s offer of admission by confirming online at humber.ca/myhumber, by fax (+1.416.675.6386) or by email ([email protected])

Apply for your valid Study Permit to attend Humber. (p. 5)

Pay your fees. Your fees information is enclosed. Don’t miss the due date! (p. 6)

Request your student photo I.D. online at humber.ca/myhumber.

If required, apply for student residence or homestay. (p. 10-11)

Follow the International Centre’s social media channels (see back page of this booklet)

Complete Humber’s Virtual Passport to Success at international.humber.ca/virtualpassport

Plan to be here for Orientation and the International Students’ Welcome. These events are held one week before classes begin. Sign up for each separately. humber.ca/orientation

Come to the International Centre (North 2nd floor, LRC, Lakeshore H100A) with your valid study permit and emergency contact information. Sign up for international orientation activities and workshops.

Prepare for academic success as a Humber student. Visit international.humber.ca/student-services for tips and tricks.

hELPFUL WEbSITES

Currency Converter: xe.com

Toronto City Guide: toronto.com

Toronto Weather: weather.ca

Toronto Transit: ttc.ca

Homestay Services: homestayservices.ca

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HuMBER.CA/StuDEnt-LIFEA website with everything you need to know to make your life at Humber simple and easy.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities

Find out about our outstanding campus facilities

See how we can help you achieve success

IntERnAtIonAL.HuMBER.CA/StuDY-At-HuMBER/VIRtuAL-PASSPoRt.HtMLA website providing all of the information you need from the day you receive your letter of acceptance to the day you start classes.

What to do before leaving for Canada

What to do upon arrival in Canada

Key services and support available to you at Humber

Helpful information about Toronto

HuMBER.CA/MYHuMBERA website providing information about your student record at Humber.

Upload photo ID

Pay your tuition

Print out your timetable

Pay for residence

Make changes of address and/or phone number

* Please refer to your Confirmation of Acceptance Form for additional information about logging on to MyHumber.

IntERnAtIonAL.HuMBER.CALearn about all of the services and support available to you as an international student.

Don’t have Web access? Call us at +1.416.675.5067

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Visit international.humber.ca for more information or contact us directly:

Phone: +1-416-675-5067 Fax: +1-416-675-6386 Contact: international.humber.ca/contact

Lakeshore Campus International Centre, Room H100A 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1K8

North Campus International Centre, 2nd Floor Learning Resource Commons 205 Humber College Blvd. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5L7

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